The Place That Makes Us -
america reframed

A quintessential post-industrial American city is seen through the efforts of a new generation. This film is an inspiring portrait of Youngstown, Ohio, activists and leaders who have chosen not to abandon their hometown, but to stay, rebuild and make a life for themselves. Small business owners, city employees, non-profit leaders and local workers are unbeholden to the memory of Youngstown's heyday, and together they envision a new future. The Place That Makes Us is a powerful testament of the resilience and dedication it takes to change a community.

Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes and 12 seconds

Episode Number: 906

About America ReFramed:

America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a "snapshot" of the transforming American life; the guts, the grit and the glamor of a new and changing America.

From contemporary life on Native reservations to stories of recovery on the Gulf, from hardships and revitalization in towns big and small to stories from city streets across the country, these independent, personal and opinionated films document the times in which we live.

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